Patents by Inventor Christopher D. Roberts

Christopher D. Roberts has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240135388
    Abstract: A computer executed process for mimicking human dialog, referred to herein as a “humanoid” or “humanoid system,” can be configured to provide automated customer support. The humanoid can identify a support issue for a customer, as well as a customer support campaign corresponding to the support issue. The humanoid can identify at least one machine learning model associated with the customer support campaign and can communicate with the customer using the at least one machine learning model. The humanoid can execute a support action to resolve the support issue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: David C. White, JR., Jay K. Johnston, Magnus Mortensen, Christopher Shaun Roberts, Kevin D. McCabe
  • Publication number: 20230159067
    Abstract: Improved telescoping railcar uncoupling levers have improved bearings that resist damage. Moreover, the uncoupling levers include removable lock lifter linkage hooks. In addition, the uncoupling levers comprise an improved handle loop shape allowing the levers to be more easily installed and/or removed when damaged. Methods of using the same are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Lindemulder, John B. Brewster, Christopher D. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20210315915
    Abstract: Disclosed are inhalable antiviral pharmaceutical compositions of ribavirin, methods of producing the same, and the use of such compositions in the treatment of virally associated respiratory infections, and associated diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Philip Charles DELL'ORCO, Brian T FARRER, Zhi HONG, Christopher D ROBERTS, John Robert SAVAGE, Jacob J SPRAGUE, Yongcai WANG
  • Patent number: 8955899
    Abstract: A fuel housing assembly for a vehicle fuel system includes a rigid housing and, an inner seal assembly flexible body for sealing engagement with a fuel pipe and with a body panel of the vehicle. A rigid snap ring for attachment to the body panel is held by the flexible body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Simon J. Lorenc, Christopher D. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20130249235
    Abstract: A fuel housing assembly for a vehicle fuel system includes a rigid housing and, an inner seal assembly flexible body for sealing engagement with a fuel pipe and with a body panel of the vehicle. A rigid snap ring for attachment to the body panel is held by the flexible body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Simon J. Lorenc, Christopher D. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20120315430
    Abstract: A decorated part for an assembly includes a decorative skin and a body, the skin wrapping an edge of the body so that adjacent edges of adjacent parts in the assembly do not expose the body. The process for making the part includes first vacuum forming the skin from a film, loading the formed skin into a mold and forming the body against the pre-formed skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher D. ROBERTS, Douglas A. MARCINIAK, Joel R. LEE, Todd HENNEIKE, Douglas P. WENDLING, David J. BONADONA, Todd I. CALLISTER
  • Patent number: 7629328
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating hepatitis C viral infections using deaza-purine compounds of Formula I: wherein W, W1, W2, Y, R1, Z, Y? and R are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher D. Roberts, Jesse Keicher, Natalia B. Dyatkina
  • Patent number: 7629320
    Abstract: Disclosed are ?-D-ribofuranosyl-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine compounds, compositions and methods for treating viral infections caused by a flaviviridae family virus, such as hepatitis C virus. Representative compounds include those having the general formula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Natalia B. Dyatkina, Christopher D. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20090074535
    Abstract: A fastener assembly configured to secure a component to an interior wall of a housing includes a wall mount configured to securely mount to the interior wall of the housing. The wall mount includes a first plate secured to a second plate through a neck. The first plate has a larger axial cross-sectional area than the second plate, which, in turn, has a larger axial cross-sectional area than the neck. The second plate is configured to pass through a portion of a securing passage formed through the housing. The first plate is larger than the portion of the securing passage, so that the first plate is unable to pass through the securing passage. The wall mount is configured to be rotated into a locked position with respect to the securing passage, wherein the wall mount is prevented from shifting in the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER D. ROBERTS, Rick G. Lieberman, Robert K. Dutzi, Jacob Domagalla
  • Publication number: 20090036399
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating viral infections caused by a flaviviridae family virus, such as hepatitis C virus. Such compounds are represented by Formula I as follows: wherein W, W1, W2, Y, R1, Z, Y? and R are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher D. Roberts, Jesse Keicher, Natalia B. Dyatkina
  • Publication number: 20080247992
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating Flaviviridae family virus infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher D. Roberts, Dong-Fang Shi, Ronald C. Griffith
  • Patent number: 7432248
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating viral infections caused by a flaviviridae family virus, such as hepatitis C virus. Such compounds are represented by Formula I as follows: wherein W, W1, W2, Y, R1, Z, Y? and R are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Genelabs Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Roberts, Jesse Keicher, Natalia B. Dyatkina
  • Patent number: 7414031
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating viral infections caused by a flaviviridae family virus, such as hepatitis C virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Genelabs Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse D. Keicher, Christopher D. Roberts, Natalia B. Dyatkina
  • Patent number: 7405204
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating viral infections caused by a Flaviviridae family virus, such as hepatitis C virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Genelabs Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Roberts, Ronald Conrad Griffith, Natalia B. Dyatkina, Marija Prhavc
  • Patent number: 7304085
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating Flaviviridae family virus infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Genelabs Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Roberts, Dong-Fang Shi, Ronald C. Griffith
  • Patent number: 7244713
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating viral infections caused by a flaviviridae family virus, such as hepatitis C virus. Such compounds are represented by Formula I as follows: wherein, T, Y, W, W1 and W2 are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Genelabs Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Roberts, Jesse D. Keicher, Natalia B. Dyatkina
  • Patent number: 7202223
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating viral infections caused by a flaviviridae family virus, such as hepatitis C virus. Such compounds are represented by Formula I as follows: wherein, each of R, Y, W, W1 and W2 are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Genelabs Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Roberts, Jesse D. Keicher
  • Patent number: 7169918
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and intermediates for the preparation of 7-(2?-R1-substituted-?-D-ribofuranosyl)-4-amino-5-(optionally substituted ethyn-1-yl)-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine compounds. These compounds are useful in treating viral infections caused by a flaviviridae family virus, such as hepatitis C virus. Such 7-(2?-substituted-?-D-ribofuranosyl)-4-amino-5-(optionally substituted ethyn-1-yl)-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine compounds are represented by Formula I as follows: wherein, each of R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Genelabs Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Roberts, Jesse D. Keicher, Natalia B. Dyatkina
  • Patent number: 7157434
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating viral infections caused by a flaviviridae family virus, such as hepatitis C virus. Such compounds are represented by Formula I as follows: wherein, Y, W, W1 and W2 are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Genelabs Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse D. Keicher, Christopher D. Roberts, Natalia B. Dyatkina
  • Patent number: 7151089
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating viral infections caused by a flaviviridae family virus, such as hepatitis C virus. Such compounds are represented by Formula I as follows: wherein, R, Y, W, W1 and W2 are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Genelabs Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Roberts, Jesse D. Keicher